No Abuse From Far-Right State/Federal Governments That City Of Houston Will Oppose-Observations From Ice Ordinance Fight

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​Observations from the ICE/City of Houston ordinance fight:

1. There is no abuse from our authoritarian, white supremacist state and federal governments that will cause Mayor Whitmire & Houston City Council to push back or take any risk for our rights.

(Picture is Mayor Whitmire reporting at 4/22 council session on who is charge at Houston City Hall.)

​2. HPD is an extension of what Greg Abbott wants. HPD sent out a directive telling officers to not comply with the ordinance even before it was gutted yesterday. Local control of HPD and HPD respect for local civilian direction that does exist are both in doubt.

3. There is work already underway to find progressive and more responsive Houston City Council candidates for 2027. This effort can help connect and organize across communities in Houston beyond the electoral mission. Please join this effort.

4. Three top goals for 2027 are defeating right-wing At-Large Councilmembers Twila Carter & Willie Davis and also electing someone good in District A. District A was carried by Kamala Harris in 2024, but is represented at council by term-limited Republican Amy Peck. Share word of these goals with others so we can lay the groundwork of awareness now for 2027.

5. Endorsement by the Houston Police Officer’s Union must become an electoral toxin in 2027 municipal elections.

6. In part because there is no process through conventional political channels at Houston City Hall where city government will attempt to defend our rights, we must organize ourselves and show up for ourselves.
The next action is when you organize it. The 1st Amendment is your permit. The only credential needed is your presence. The work ahead is ours.

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